Aarav Shen
Aarav Shen is an esteemed journalist with over 15 years of experience reporting on business, finance, and economics. With a rich background that spans from Southeast Asia to the heart of Wall Street, Aarav offers a piercing global perspective on market dynamics and economic policy. His work, recognized for its depth and clarity, has shaped international dialogue, making him a trusted voice in a complex industry. Currently based in Hong Kong, he distills intricate financial trends into compelling narratives for a worldwide audience.
Mattel Withdraws Forecasts and Raises Prices Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures
Mattel has withdrawn its full-year financial guidance and announced price increases for several of its products sold in the U.S., as President Trump's aggressive...
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Foreign Films in Bid to Revive U.S. Movie Industry
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a sweeping 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States, arguing that the American movie industry...
Sunoco to Acquire Parkland in $9.1 Billion Deal Creating Largest Independent Fuel Distributor
Dallas-based fuel supplier Sunoco has announced a $9.1 billion agreement to acquire Parkland, a Canadian fuel refiner and retailer headquartered in Calgary. The transaction,...
Woodside Energy Plans Further Stake Sale in Louisiana LNG Project
Woodside Energy, Australia's leading natural gas producer, announced on Tuesday its plans to sell an additional 20%-30% stake in its Louisiana LNG project. The...
Oil Prices Rebound Amid Ongoing Market Concerns
Oil prices gained more than $1 per barrel on Tuesday, marking a rebound after a decision by OPEC+ to accelerate output boosts led to...
Growing Interest in Private Credit Products for Individual Investors
Individual investors can expect a growing selection of financial products that include private credit in the coming months and years, according to financial executives...
Waymo Expands Autonomous Vehicle Production with New Arizona Plant
Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, has announced plans to expand its autonomous vehicle capabilities by building Jaguar I-PACE and Zeekr vehicles equipped with...
Westpac CEO Optimistic About Australia’s Economic Recovery Amid Reduced Mortgage Stress
The CEO of Westpac, Australia's second-largest home lender, Anthony Miller, shared an optimistic outlook on the country's economic recovery, citing reduced mortgage stress and...
Taiwan Foreign Minister to Visit Texas to Boost Trade and AI Ties
Taiwan's foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, is set to visit the U.S. state of Texas to attend a forum on artificial intelligence (AI) and to...
Hong Kong Freight Industry Hit Hard by U.S.-China Trade War
Hong Kong’s freight forwarding industry is facing significant challenges as the U.S.-China trade war continues to take a toll on global trade. Reports indicate...
OpenAI Set to Acquire Coding Tool Windsurf for $3 Billion
OpenAI has reportedly agreed to acquire the artificial intelligence-assisted coding tool Windsurf for approximately $3 billion, according to sources familiar with the deal. Although...
Market Sentiment Grows Cautious Amid U.S. Dollar Weakness and Trade Uncertainty
Investors have been easing off from their heavy selling of the U.S. dollar after the Taiwan dollar led a remarkable surge in Asian currencies...
DIY Watch Club Expands to Europe After U.S. Tariffs Hit
When Washington imposed higher tariffs and ended a de minimis rule that allowed low-value packages from Hong Kong and mainland China to enter the...
Elon Musk Moves Forward with Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over Control Transition
Elon Musk has confirmed his decision to proceed with a lawsuit against OpenAI, the artificial intelligence startup he co-founded, following a shift in the...
